Program Options

Any student who wishes to complete a dual degree must satisfy the requirements, other than university general education requirements, for both degrees. The business administration requirements include course work in the following areas: communications, quantitative, social sciences, economics, and business. For further information about the exact academic requirements, contact Student Services, College of Business Administration, 107 Calvin Hall, 785-532-6180.

Honors program
The business honors program offers qualified students opportunities beyond those found in the regular business curriculum. Honors students can enroll in smaller, more interactive sections of core business courses; they can enroll in honors sections of courses offered by other colleges, such as Honors Composition.

To qualify for the business honors program, students, other than transfer students, must have at least 15 college credits and a 3.6 cumulative GPA, and file an application for membership in the program. Transfer students must have a 3.6 cumulative GPA and complete the application.

To graduate in the business honors program students must enroll in two semesters of the honors colloquium (GENBA 299) and two of the honors seminar (GENBA 499). Additionally they must successfully complete five honors classes (grade of C or better), four of which must be in the College of Business Administration.

Certificate in international business
The certificate in international business appeals to students seeking adventure, growth, and international exposure that will enhance their personal and professional development. The certificate will be awarded to students who achieve a superior level of expertise in international aspects of business. This certificate will be noted on the student's transcript.

Requirements
Advanced foreign language study, Level 4 or the equivalent of Level 4, in a foreign language sequence offered by the Department of Modern Languages.

An additional 6 hours in language courses numbered 500 or above in a single language.

GEOG 100 World Regional Geography

At least 12 hours of approved international courses. Nine hours must be from international business courses.

An approved study abroad experience or an international internship specifically approved for this certificate.

Students must earn a 2.75 GPA on all courses used for the certificate program. Students must earn at least 50 percent of the credits that apply to the ceriticate program from K-State.

The number of students admitted into the certificate in international business will be based on resouce availability.

Experiential learning
The College of Business Administration, through the internship program, offers opportunities for students to obtain experience in business and industry as part of their college education. Students work through Career and Employment Services and are selected through formal interviews with participating companies.

Pre-business education
Pre-business education majors are enrolled in and advised by the College of Education. Students interested in the field are instructed to refer to the College of Education section for details.

Pre-law
Law schools emphasize various objectives in pre-law study for the development of basic skills and insights. These objectives are: the acquisition of skills in comprehension and expression; understanding human institutions; and the ability to think clearly, carefully, and independently. A pre-law student enrolled in the College of Business Administration not only achieves these important goals, but also obtains a broad business background that is desirable preparation for study of the law.

Business minor
Upon graduation, most students will be involved in organizations, profit or nonprofit, that will use business concepts and principles to improve their services or products. To complete the business minor students must graduate from another Kansas State University college and complete the business courses listed below:

Students with a fall 2001 or later date of entry to K-State must have a 2.5 K-State GPA and must achieve a grade of C or better in each of the five courses that comprise the minor.

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